I discovered the night scenery setting on the camera so here's this morning's surf. Surf seems about 2 feet now. I was too busy trying to hold the camera steady to notice the direction of the breeze and a sound setting would have caught the dawn chorus, if there is a sound setting. Got to read the instruction book some day.Meanwhile, I'll be back later with tides etc. Right now I have to drive the in-house surfer to Sligo to catch the 7 am train.

Saturday, 18 April 2009

No surf and it's a bit early in the day for dolphin watch but there's the Brent Geese situation going on at the south end of the beach. They're having a noisy debate on whether or not they'll head for their Greenland nesting season this weekend or wait another few days. I'm keeping close watch, hoping to see them fly off into the northwest and disappear over the horizon. If anybody catches it on camera, let me have it too.

Wednesday, 15 April 2009

Wishful thinking earlier. Swell is still small, about 9 inches. Chilly breeze from the east and drizzle. Opposite of yesterday's brilliant surf and spring sunshine. The dawn chorus, with massive birdsong, was the best bit of today so far. A reminder that Rossnowlagh's not just a beach.

Small swell but clean with good lines. Glassy, no wind right now. Promises to get bigger over the next few hours with the rising tide.The biggest thing this morning is the huge dawn chorus in the background. Worth being up early for.

Tuesday, 14 April 2009

Over 3 foot perfect waves - worth getting the camera out again. A total of 4 surfers had this all to themselves, fitting in a quickie before work. Now the waves are empty again.Early morning surf report with tide times is below.

Sunday, 12 April 2009

Lazy swell 2-3 foot, peaking close to shore now at high tide. Glassy, no perceptible wind and for the first time ever, it's not cloudy or raining on Easter morning so I caught the sun dancing.

Rossnowlagh is buzzing with a land yachting and kiting event in progress and surf schools busy. Iron man and grom of the week is 12 year old Barry from Ardboe in Tyrone who did his first ever surf on a body board, wearing shorts, no wetsuit.

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The Boortree Farm trail and Campsite is locatedon the rugged Atlantic coastline of Rossnowlagh, Co Donegal, just a short stroll from the main beach with superb views over Donegal bay. It consists of 21 pitches for campervans, touring vans and tents, with service building.